🌱 Patch AM: How did Clark’s Recreation Center beat every other town in the county?

Greetings Clark! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Clark's Recreation Center beat every other town in the county?
• Why Deli King of Clark made this statewide Jewish deli honor roll

Also on today's calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, temps: high: 70, low: 62.
• Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• TAPinto Checks in With Ralph Bernardo Following Recognition of Clark Recreation Center (tapinto.net) — Clark residents can take pride that the Clark Recreation Center has just been ranked number one among all 21 Union County recreation centers for 2026, based on Google reviews and customer feedback. Township officials credit Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo and his team, who were already honored locally and countywide, for building programs that serve residents of all ages throughout the year.
   

• 22 Jewish Delis, Bakeries, and Treat Spots Across New Jersey (thelocalgirl.com) — If you're craving classic deli favorites close to home, Deli King of Clark on Clarkton Drive is one of 22 Jewish delis and bakeries spotlighted statewide. The roundup explains its long-standing reputation for pastrami, matzo ball soup, and holiday catering, while also suggesting other New Jersey spots if you're willing to travel for challah, babka, and more.
   

📸 Around Clark

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale →
  Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
  Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
  10:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Monday September 21
• Township Council Public Meeting →
  Clark Township, NJ Calendar, Council Chambers 315 Westfield Avenue, Clark
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Early Morning Bird Walk →
  Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum, 1100 E Broad St, Westfield
  8:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
  Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Blues Jam w/ BeeRo & Friends! →
  Crossroads
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Annual Walk for Parkinson's Hosted by Parkinson's Foundation →
  Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark
  10:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Hanson Park Conservancy's 15th Annual Rubber Ducky Race →
  Sperry Park, 124 N Union Ave, Cranford
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm

📣 Clark Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Clark PatchAM possible:

• Keta Medical Center — (201) 730-4515
• The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
• Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
• Orange Mattress — (732) 428-4125
• Cranford Performance Institute — 9089340055
• Fairways at Cranford — (908) 913-8138
• PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
• Springfield Collectibles — (973) 715-6543

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Prometric posted a job opening for Test Center Administrator (FT) in Clark. Apply here.
• Brinker International posted a job opening for Busser - Clark Chili's in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rahway

• Rahway's Madison Elementary School Students Honor 9/11 Heroes Through Reading, Writing, and Art (tapinto.net)
• Boys Soccer: Late Header Lifts Scotch Plains-Fanwood to 2–1 Win Over Rahway (tapinto.net)
• Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Rahway, New Jersey (news-usa.today)

Cranford

• Cranford Honors Green Thumb Garden Club's 75 Years of Service (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Le Bistrot, New French Restaurant, To Host Ribbon Cutting In Westfield (patch.com)
• Union County To Host Free Webinar For Same-Sex Couples Exploring Adoption (patch.com)

Ok Clark! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook